Richard Pruitt

  • Chief Strategy & Technology Officer

As the Chief Strategy & Technology Officer, Richard Pruitt oversees a diverse portfolio of critical departments, including Patient Access, Pharmacy, WIC, Community Outreach, Emergency Operations and Management, General Services, and Licensing. Additionally, he manages Information Technology, Application Delivery (HIT), Data Management, Information Security, Business Intelligence, and Project Management. His role involves driving strategic initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency, bridging the natural, and fostering innovation across these areas to enhance service delivery and support the organization’s overall mission.

Richard Pruitt has had a remarkable professional journey starting with eight years of service in the U.S. Army, which paved the way for a 26-year career in both the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, Richard has held various titles, including Engineer, Manager, Director, and Chief in different organizations, with a strong focus on healthcare for the past 17 years. With a solid background in technology, Richard has consistently focused on bridging the gap between operations and technology, aligning technological solutions with operational needs.

Richard’s significant professional achievements include being recognized as a top three PMI Finalist for Project Management Operations and receiving multiple awards from Cognizant for his innovation and implementation of core processing systems that facilitated over $1 billion in transactions. He has also personally developed software for the County of Kern to automate employee financial transactions. Richard has successfully overseen the local and national implementation of large-scale digital telecommunications systems for Time Warner.

In his current role as the Chief of Strategy & Technology at Clinica, Richard brings a diverse skill set that includes strategic planning and execution, focusing on aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to drive sustainable growth. He has a proven track record in project management, innovation, and process improvement, where he has successfully led complex projects and implemented efficiencies that enhance operational performance. Richard’s expertise in data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and change management ensures that strategies are innovative and compliant with industry standards. Additionally, he excels in building and leading high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and engaging with key stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.

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Program Objectives

  • At least 80% of interns complete program/degree requirements within 13.5 months (150% of planned program length).
  • Of graduates who seek employment, at least 100% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
  • At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
  • The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
  • 80% of employers, who return surveys, rate graduates as “satisfactory” or “excellent” for ability to work effectively with multicultural populations from diverse backgrounds.
  • 90% of program graduates work as entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in community nutrition.
  • 90% of graduates work in Central Valley community programs for at least two years after graduation.

Do I Qualify for WIC?

WIC is a program that helps families with food and nutrition. Call us at (661) 862-5422 or send a message, and we’ll help you see if you qualify.

Here are some ways you might qualify:

  • You are pregnant
  • You are breastfeeding a baby who is less than one year old
  • You had a baby in the last six months
  • You have a child who is under the age of five
  • You experienced a loss of pregnancy or had a termination

You also need to think about your family’s income. Here are the monthly income limits for family sizes:

  • 1 Person: $2,413
  • 2 Persons: $3,261
  • 3 Persons: $4,109
  • 4 Persons: $4,957
  • 5 Persons: $5,805
  • More than 5 Persons: Add $848 for each additional member

This income limit is based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, and these amounts will be effective from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Also, if you’re pregnant, the baby counts as part of your family size when figuring out if you qualify.

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